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Senate committee lauds Osayande for quality administration A team leader from the Senate Committee on State and Local Government Administration, Engr. Kayode Adegbayo, has hailed the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Chairman, Dr. Eric Osayande, for raising the bar on local government administration. Adegbayo spoke when his team was taken round project sites in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, a few days ago. At the newly-built Egba market in Ward 8 of the LGA, amidst jubilation from the market women, Adegbayo said, "I am very impressed with the works of the Council Chairman, Dr. Eric Osayande, who has done marvelous in office; in his first term, he won the award as best in Edo after taking us round several projects, I am sure, he will win again this time as we continue to go from one project to another." The team which was taken to Egba market in Ward 8 and Iwogban Primary School, a completed 6-classroom project in Ward 1, expressed satisfaction with the job, while encouraging other Councils to emulate. The Adegbayo-led committee on a visit to Egba market noted that it is visiting local councils across the Country to appraise what Chairmen are doing, in order to invite performing Council Chairmen for Abuja awards and by extension encourage others on the job. "I want to congratulate you all, we are going round all the Country, we are going round all Edo State, to see Chairmen that are doing well for their people, so that we bring them to Abuja to honour them, to encourage them to do more. "Coming here, we are impressed to see this extension, of this market, with a promise of the Chairman to build more", Adegbayo added. The Committee has said it will continue to pursue effective local government administration by embarking on on-the-site visitation and supervision of local government projects.

Osayande builds 36 new stalls at Egba market, Ward 8 ...traders in jubilant mood, as facility meets completion The Executive Chairman of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government, Dr. Eric Osayande, has assured market women in the LGA of better deal as his administration progresses. Osayande gave the assurance when his representative visited the newly-built thirty six (36) stalls in Egba market. A 36-stall market facility, built by the Osayande-led administration, aims to decongest, expand the already existing market facility which has become congested owing to increasing number of traders in Egba market. Another promise kept by the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Chairman. Recall that during his electioneering campaigns last year, Osayande assured of expanding Egba market; in a visit to the market women, he noted that if elected, within the first few months, he will flag-off the expansion project; on Saturday, Press Secretary to the Council Chairman, Eseosa Ewere, was at the facility to ascertain the level of performance. Osayande, who assumed office for the second term September last year, continue to work hard to meet popular expectations. While building and expanding markets across Wards, he just commissioned a 5-room toilet facility at Okha market Ward 9, his market money initiative continue to gain huge commendation with over eight hundred market women beneficiaries across various markets in the LGA recorded. Just yesterday, one hundred (100) Ohovbe market women got N1Million as their share of the Osayande market money. Several other projects, programmes completed and ongoing are scattered across the locality. A short video of how the Egba market women reacted to the newly-built 36-stall market facility by the Osayande-led administration is attached to this report. "We will continue to work assiduously to meet the ever-increasing demands, yearnings and aspirations of the good people of Ikpoba-Okha", the Ikpoba-Okha Council Chairman has assured.

Women plays vital role in our lives and polity; they're responsible for shapening our day-to-day schedule, keeping the homefront, and pushing us to do greater things The need to continue to support our women in their emdeavours cannot be overemphasized Hence, the Osayande-led administration has instituted the Osayande Market Money programme to enhance trade and industry amongst Ikpoba-Okha market women; two Mondays ago, 100 traders in Ekiomwenigho Ward 7 and Oka market, Ward 8, got their share of the Osayande market money support The Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Vice Chairman, Hon. Osamuyi Idehen, led the team Women oyeee, oyeeeeee

Osayande splashes millions of naira on 160 Ekiomwenigho, Oka market women ...beneficiaries hails Council boss, vows to continually rally behind administration The Executive Chairman of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government, Dr. Eric Osayande, on Thursday, rained millions of naira on Ekiomwenigho and Oka market women in Wards 7 and 8 respectively. 50 women of Ekiomwenigho market in Ward 7 and 110 women of Oka market in Ward 8, benefitted of the market money distribution on Monday, making a total of 160 market women beneficiaries. This is in continuation of the Osayande market money initiative for market women and small business owners in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. The market money initiative is the Osayande-led administration's policy on cushioning the harsh economic realities occasioned by the removal of subsidy by the APC-led federal government, which has become a torn on the flesh of a vast majority of Nigerians, business owners including. Thursday, the Osayande-led administration's market money distribution team, led by the Council's Vice Chairman, Hon. Osamuyi Idehen, stormed Ekiomwenigho market in Ward 7 of the LGA to distribute the interest-free money to fifty (50) market women, while beneficiaries rained prayers and good wishes on the Osayande-led Ikpoba-Okha local government administration. Iye'Eki of Ekiomwenigho market, Evbu Onaiwu, alongside her market women colleagues, commended the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Chairman, for the gesture, noting that, the market is witnessing such gesture for the first time since the establishment of the facility many years ago. "We are very proud of the Osayande-led administration, this is an uncommon gesture and will continue to be appreciated by the Ekiomwenigho market women; we are very proud of this administration and will continue to support it with our full chest." Thereafter, the distribution team made its way to Oka market in Ward 8 of the LGA. Oka is one of the largest markets in Ikpoba-Okha Local

Ikpoba-Okha residents commends Osayande over 250-earth roads repairs Encomiums continue to pour in from various quarters in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. This is occasioned by the ongoing Osayande-led administration's roads rehabilitation programme. The exercise is addressing 250 roads in the first instance. Out of which, 175 across the ten Wards of the LGA have so far been rehabilitated. The exercise, which forms part of the Osayande-led administration's policy thrust on community development, commenced December of 2023, touching hundreds of roads in the locality. The ongoing roads rehabilitation campaign continue to generate huge applauds from residents in the area. Ikpoba-Okha residents across board have shown avowed commitment and commendable cooperation with the Osayande-led administration in its policy-programmes. Latest in the roads rehabilitation campaign are major roads in Wards 1, 6 and 9. Roads, hitherto impassable, are now smooth sails for road users in the area following Osayande's intervention. Residents, including, elders and youths of the benefitting areas continue to register their observations in good light. Worthy of note is Palace, Covenant, Uteh and Oba Erediauwa roads in Ward 1, now wearing commendable looks. So far, residents have expressed satisfaction with the job. Councilor, Ward 1, Hon. Lucy Guobadia, other Council officials, Party faithfuls, concerned residents are daily monitoring the exercise in the Ward. In Ward 6, there is renewed grading and sand filling of roads behind the Niger College area. This is in addition to the numerous roads earlier rehabilitated by the Osayande-led administration in the Ward. The Ward 6 Councilor, Hon. Jolly Obosa Ogbeide, others, have been irreversibly committed to directing the exercise to residents' satisfaction. Ward 9 has also gained immeasurably in the programme. Roads in various communities including but not limited to Uhie, Evbuabogun, Ohoghobi, Obe, have all been touch

Asue Ighodalo: now a daily dose in the consciousness of Edo people We'll flag-off community tour after Jan. 17 official declaration We urge all true sons and daughters of Edo to partake in this historic movement Edo...running with Ai N'Edo Gha Ma

Asue Ighodalo: best for the job Movers and Shakers for Asue Ighodalo MS4AI N'Edo Gha Ma

"Asue don come", beautiful song by Edo popular music star Iselobhor Airemen a.k.a Miyaki Edo is ready!!! Let's run with the "Artificial Intelligence"

Only old people will feature in my administration, no room for youths - Shaibu ...youths, too small to advise me - Edo DG The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has relegated youths in Edo State, labeling them unprofessionals and unintelligent, and as such, not good enough to feature in his administration, if he becomes Governor. Shaibu, who is 54 years old, said he cannot listen to youths because they are too small to advise him. In a video interview granted recently on Arise TV's The Morning Show, Shaibu said, "...I will not be a Governor that my advisers will be younger than me, my advisers must be old, people I can listen to; I am going to be having special advisers that I can listen to because they are gurus, experts." Philip Shaibu joined Edo politics as a youth, during when he became Member, Edo State House of Assembly, Member, House of Reps, now Deputy Governor; even at 54, he is still considered a youth, that the Deputy Governor went on national tv to relegate Edo youths is shocking and distasteful and casts doubt on his commitment to youth development. Shaibu's submission on tv against Edo youths is not only shocking, but an insult on the body of hardworking Edo youths, people now making their marks in their various endeavours. "It is embarrassing for a Governorship aspirant to go on national tv to insult the same people he aspires to govern, no doubt, this unfortunate development will further dampen the embattled Deputy Governor's chance in his desperation to be Governor", Osaretin, a young Edo lawyer noted. "We will advise the Deputy Governor to steer clear of tv and radio interviews for now, get back to his cocoon, polish his public image and prepare for 2032, in any case he may still be interested to govern Edo", the lawyer added. J. Igbinosa Technical Director, N'Edo Gha Ma

"...We should be seen focusing on the character, capacity and competence, and the ability for whoever eventually becomes the Governor of this State (by the grace of God, Ai), to be able to sustain the ideal...; because Edo is on a watershed, I have always said this, watershed is a point of success; so we must be able to sustain that level; and we don't just want to give the instruments of power of this State to just anybody, because the person knows his way to Ugbogiobo, no; we're looking at capacity, we're looking at exposure, we're looking at someone who have been able to understand the economic challenges and realities of this State and the person has realistic solutions, contemporary solutions..." Let's run with "Artificial Intelligence" ITV | Sunday 07 Jan. 2024 Eseosa Ewere Convener, N'Edo Gha Ma

*Ikpoba-Okha Road Rehabilitation: more and more roads in Ikpoba-Okha wears look of rehabilitation as Odeh Street (Valid Road), Ward 3, joins list* More and more roads are getting the attention of the Osayande-led administration's grading and sand filling programme; this morning, we reported that over one hundred (100) earth roads across the locality has been touched. Just in is Odeh Street popularly called Valid Road in Ward 3 the local government area. The programme which commenced December last year aims to address over two hundred and fifty (250) earth roads in the first instance, with more to come subsequently. Residents of benefitting areas across the LGA have shown satisfaction with the programme.

Ikpoba-Okha Roads Rehabilitation: more roads gets attention as Osayande moves men and materials to Obe, Ward 9 More roads are getting the attention of the Osayande-led administration's grading and sand filling exercise; so far, over one hundred (100) roads have been addressed across Wards in the local government area. Most recently is the very popular Obe road in Ward 9. The road, which before now, was almost impassable, is now a smooth ride for users of the road, as tricycles are seen riding effortlessly on the road unhindered. The Osayande-led administration's grading and sand filling programme began last year, addressing hitherto bad roads in the LGA, roads now passable, bringing relief and soccour to communities. The programme has gained huge applauds from members of the Ikpoba-Okha public. Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government, Dr. Eric Osayande, has assured that more roads will be visited in the coming days and weeks.

Over 40 roads graded, sand filled so far, in the Osayande roads rehabilitation programme ...latest in the series are Egbadon, Health Centre, Ohovbe market, Egbon, Pipeline and Aisowata roads, all in Ward 3 The Osayande-led administration's grading and sand filling programme has landed Ward 3 in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. News coming in from the Ward, Monday, has it that Ohovbe market road joined numerous roads now undergoing rehabilitation under the programme. The Councilor, Ward 3, Hon. Osahon Usiobaifo, in a chat on Monday, revealed that Ohovbe market road in his Ward 3 is being graded. Usiobaifo said other roads, including Egbadon, Health Centre, Egbon, Pipeline and Aisowata has equally been visited. Ward 3 joined the rehabilitation train on Sunday, enhancing the 250-road rehabilitation programme of the Osayande-led administration. The programme which flagged-off last Monday has seen to over 40 earth roads, so far graded and sand filled across Wards 3, 5, 6 and 7. The Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Chairman, Dr. Eric Osayande, has in the first instance, penciled 250 earth roads across the local government area for grading and sand filling. Wards 1, 2, 4, 8, 9 and 10 are expected to flag-off the exercise in their localities soonest.

*Ikpoba-Okha Local Government flags-off rehabilitation of earth roads across the LGA* _...Council Chairman earmarks more than 250 earth roads for grading and sand filling_ _...Ighodaro Street, adjoining streets off PZ road, Ward 6 wears new look_ More reports later

*Osayande speeds up work on Iyanomo community market, Ward 9* The Executive Chairman of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government, Dr. Eric Osayande, has broke the ground for Iyanomo community market; the facility is progressing at a rapid pace to ensure it meets early completion for community takeover. The Iyanomo market project is one of the numerous promises made by the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Chairman, during his campaigns for second term; Osayande has said his administration will work very hard to meet all campaign promises within the first year in office. The Council Chairman has been in office for only three months, marking one hundred days in office a few days ago, December 4, precisely. Within this period, the Osayande market money (OMM) is running, Monday market clean-up, ongoing, donation of transformers to power-plagued communities, ongoing, flag-off of grading and sand filling of earth roads is scheduled for Tuesday, Iwogban Primary School project, ongoing, various human capacity development/trainings ongoing, Iyanomo market stands on KM 19, Benin/Sapele Road, in Iyanomo community, Ward 9, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Benin City, the Edo State capital. Recall that in his first term, 2018-2021, Osayande built a number of markets in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, including but not limited to, Ohovbe market, Ward 3, Ugbekun market, Ward 7, Ikpe market, Ward 8, Ogheghe market, Ward 9. Meanwhile, Osayande did major rehabilitation works on several markets in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, including Urora market, Ward 1, Oregbeni market, Ward 2, Aduwawa market, Ward 4, Ekiomwenigho market, Ward 5, Dumez market, Ward 6. Others are Egba market, Ward 8 and Ologbo township market, Ward 10. Osayande also have an ongoing market project in Uroho, Ward 9. The Iyanomo market is designed to cater for the trading and commodity needs of women and residents in the community, many of whom have shown excitement over the all-important project now progressing

Osayande intensifies work on Iwogban Primary School _...says community to take over facility soon_ The Executive Chairman of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government, Dr. Eric Osayande, has intensified work on Iwogban Primary School, noting that the Iwogban community will soon take over the facility to school their children and wards. Iwogban Primary School, an ongoing project, is a 6-classroom block with headmistress' office, toilet, staff room and other essentials, situate on Lucky Way in Ward 1 of Ikpoba-Okha local government area, Benin City, the Edo State capital. The primary school constitutes one of the numerous schools built by the Osayande-led administration during the Chairman's first term 2018-2021; however, the School (Iwogban) did not meet completion as at the time Osayande completed his first term, March 5, 2021. On project tour of the facility, others, Thursday, the Chairman's Press Secretary, Eseosa Ewere and the Supervisory Councilor for Works, Hon. Joshua Ehi Tom, observed the presence of workers on site, in a bid to meet Chairman's desire to complete the project in record time. Meanwhile, the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Chairman, Dr. Eric Osayande, has said he is in a hurry to complete the school facility and hand it over to the community for full use. Iwogban Primary School came to be, following strong demand by the community who harped on the need to have their own school; Supervisory Engineer, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government, Engr. Ahamisi Ohi, attached to the project, said with the speed of work, the project may deliver this December end, latest January 2024.

Ighodalo's support base swells, as PDP guber ticket looks to favour the Edo boy ...pledges to make Edo a "first world economy" if elected There is increasing support for the frontline gubernatorial aspirant of the PDP in the 2024 Edo governorship election. The governor-hopeful is engaging party faithfuls, supporters from all walks of life to stamp his aspiration to succeed Obaseki next year. The PDP primaries is scheduled for February 2024, with the election scheduled to hold later in September; Obaseki passes-on the baton of State, November; 12th November 2024, precisely. Governor Godwin Obaseki has successfully built endearing structures and legacies, capable of catapulting the state to prosperity, should a serious administration emerge next year. However, no administration, no matter how effective, can deliver all desirables in eight (8) years, hence the need to enthrone an administration ready, determined, able and willing to sustain, preserve and protect the landmarks of the Obaseki-led administration while expanding the frontiers of our dear State for advanced development. Asue Ighodalo, a lawyer, banker and economist, has shown readiness, consulting with stakeholders in Edo Central recently, Ighodalo pledged his unwavering loyalty and commitment to serve on the path of progressive governance, accountable leadership, economic, infrastructural and technological reforms. The Ewohimi-born has vowed to deploy his widespread contacts and international connect to "make Edo a first world economy", if elected. And as the 2024 guber poll gathers momentum, within the short time, Ighodalo is attracting increased grassroot support and popular solidarity, through his compassionate and persuasive dispositions; having been in the policy-formulation and economic development teams of Edo for a sizable period, the governor-hopeful possesses very clear understanding of the challenges, the solutions and is ready to lead Edo from the front, November onward. Amongst th

*Osayande attends harvest thanksgiving of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church* _...sues for increased interreligious parley_ The Executive Chairman of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government, Dr. Eric Osayande, on Sunday, joined the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, at the Church's 2023 adult harvest thanksgiving mass and bazaar, an annual event to give thanks and praise to God for His mercies and compassion through the year. The event, with the theme: harvest of open heaven, held Sunday 12, November, 2023, at the Church Auditorium, 154, St. Saviour Road, Ihinmwinrin Quarters, Benin City, the Edo State capital, it began at 9:00am prompt. The Council Chairman, accompanied by the Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Kingsley Balogban, admonished the Church to continue to propagate the gospel of Christ, noting that "without God, man is but an empty space designed for destruction." "The Church must remain a role model in the propagation of Christ's gospel, it must also continue to preach peaceful and harmonious living with people of different faiths; we are always very please and feel safer whenever there is increased interreligious dialogue, parley between the Church and other faiths", Osayande noted. Assuring the Church of his administration's continuous support for its activities, Osayande said he will always be favourably disposed to ideals aimed at promoting peace, decency and discipline amongst residents. "In my public life, I have always supported proposals that seeks to promote peace, equity, fairness and harmonious coexistence amongst people; I am glad to identify with this Church, and to say that I will always support cause(s) put forward by this Church, others, to promote peace in our communities", the Chairman added. Torchlighting some of his works across the local government area, Osayande noted that his administration has lived up to expectation, particularly during his first term, that residents should expect greater works in his second term. "I renov

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